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Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option
Product code 214248P102
From
From USD 198
Dates
Jul 31, 2026 to Jul 27, 2027
Start times
9:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 8:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-7, Adult ages 8-88
Options
Tour by Private Car Only, Bullet Train+Private Car, All Inclusive by Car Only, All Inclusive by Bullet Train
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Duration
9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 198
Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option





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Duration
9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Winding canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens earned Suzhou its nickname as the "Venice of the East." Explore Suzhou's must-see sights and hidden enclaves from Shanghai on this private full-day tour. It includes a guide and transfers by your choice of private car, private car and bullet train, or Uber and bullet train: Upgrade to add lunch, a boat ride, a ticket to a UNESCO–listed garden, and even a ride on the bullet train Explore the beautiful gardens and waterways of Suzhou in one day Private guide means a more personalized and fully customizable experience Upgrade include lunch, a boat ride, entrance fees, and/or the bullet train Includes hotel pickup and drop-off by your choice of private car or Uber Please provide passport pictures of all travelers to buy the highspeed rail tickets, thanks.
Overview
Winding canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens earned Suzhou its nickname as the "Venice of the East." Explore Suzhou's must-see sights and hidden enclaves from Shanghai on this private full-day tour. It includes a guide and transfers by your choice of private car, private car and bullet train, or Uber and bullet train: Upgrade to add lunch, a boat ride, a ticket to a UNESCO–listed garden, and even a ride on the bullet train Explore the beautiful gardens and waterways of Suzhou in one day Private guide means a more personalized and fully customizable experience Upgrade include lunch, a boat ride, entrance fees, and/or the bullet train Includes hotel pickup and drop-off by your choice of private car or Uber Please provide passport pictures of all travelers to buy the highspeed rail tickets, thanks.
What's Included
Included
Transportation: based on your chosen tour option (see details upon booking)
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Shanghai area
Not included
Entrance fees to the garden and boat ride (If"All incluisve" option is not selected)
Lunch, food and drinks (if " All Inclusive "option is not booked)
Outskit hotel pick up and drop off(Can be arranged at surcharge)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
Your wonderful day excursion begins with a comfortable hotel pick up in Shanghai, follow your guide travel to Suzhou with the transportation option you booked. If you book the fast train / bullet train option, you will enjoy an exciting 30-minute train ride to Suzhou. On the way, spend few mins to discuss with the guide for a tailor-made itinerary. As exclusive private tour, your itinerary is fully flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary and you are welcome to tell your guide if need make adjustment during the tour.
Stop 2
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 2
Upon arrival, visit one of the top four famous gardens in China-the Humble Administrator’s garden ,listed in the UNESCO World Heritage, immerse yourself in the charming and elegance of the ancient Chinese garden designed with the unique Taihu rockeries, delicate pavilions, ponds , beautiful flowers, lush greens ,150 Bonsais while learning the interesting history, culture, custom from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden, you could substitute to the other garden such as Master of Nets Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Forest Garden etc.
Stop 3
1 hour
Stop 3
Next head to Pingjiang historic Road, here enjoy a leisure stroll along the stone paved canal streets, have fun explore the authentical water markets, appreciate the unique Jiangnan old architectures with traditional lanterns, step back to ancient history watching people dressed up dynasty costumes, if you like , choose to take a private rickshaw ride navigate in the old alleys to experience charms of old lifes.
Stop 4
1 hour
Stop 4
After the wonderful morning activities, you will make the stop at Qianqian street, the infusion of ancient and modern pedestrian road that showcase city's vibrant culture and history, here take a break and savor a delightful local lunch with the recommendations from the guide.
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 5
In the afternoon, head to Huqiu scenic area, take a leisure stroll in the historic park, admire the 1000 years old leaning pagoda surrounded by lush green park , see seasonal colors as peach blossom or foliage in different periods of the year along the mile long riverside.
Stop 6
1 hour
Stop 6
Next continue to Wuzhong gate,embark the sightseeing boat ( Boat ticket included if " All Inclusive Package" is booked),cruise down the ancient grand canal while soaking up the picturesque water township scenery. Off the boat, hop on to China No.1 ancient street-Shantang street (Free entry) ,enjoy the dynamic cultural streets full of interesting arts, crafts, eateries while walking cross the “Fortune Bridge”, see ancient city wall and learn the loal custom, history from your expert guide. As mentioned, the itinerary can be fully customized, if you prefer, you could also substitute the above-mentioned sites to the following other sites: 1) Panmen Scenic area; 2) Museums: Suzhou Museum, Suzhou Silk Museum, Garden Museum of Suzhou; 3)Temple: Hanshan Temple, Xiyuan Temple etc. After the wonderful excursion, you will travel back to Shanghai with the convenient drop off at your downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.
Additional Info
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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